Sydney Slaughter
Savannah,GA
Summary
Analytically driven Chemistry graduate with 3+ years of experience focusing on laboratory work and analysis. Highly adaptable and dependable worker searching for Forensic Science experience to further my career goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pathology Lab Assistant
Georgia Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center
Savannah, GA
07.2024 - Current
- Contributed to the timely delivery of patient results by promptly completing paperwork and entering data into the laboratory information system.
- Daily accessioning of laboratory specimens, ensuring correct patient information, submitting history and diagnosis.
- Scanned finished H&E slides using microscope into computer for easier diagnosis completion for pathologists.
- Assisted in developing new protocols for specimen handling, improving overall lab efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Enhanced lab efficiency by organizing and maintaining all pathology specimens and records.
- Maintained a clean, well-organized workspace to optimize productivity and prevent cross-contamination of samples.
Laboratory Technician III
Green Analytics
Columbia, MD
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed regulatory lab testing on cannabis samples sold under Maryland state law in accordance with the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commision.
- Prepared and weighed product samples; performed repetitive/routine testing activities to include accessioning, pipetting, and gravimetric dilutions.
- Used several extraction methods for various types of samples in order to be analyzed.
- Helped to set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for testing activities under the supervision of team analysts.
- Loaded samples onto and performed routine maintenance for various instruments including HPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS.
- Assisted in making mobile phases for aforementioned instruments when needed.
- Assisted in performing analysis on cannabis samples resulting in data including potency, terpene analysis, heavy metals analysis, residual solvent analysis, and pesticide analysis.
Chemical Preparator
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared various chemical solutions to be used within the general and organic chemistry labs.
- Performed various experiments with said chemical solutions to ensure accuracy and precision.
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of lab and ensuring instruments were in working order.
- Responsible for supervision of students during laboratory and guiding them through steps when needed.
Education
Bachelors Of Science - Chemistry
Georgia Southern University
05.2022
Skills
- Microsoft tools
- Spectrophotometer
- Gas Chromatography
- Liquid Chromatography
- Lab Solutions
- Centrifuge
- Pipetting
- Gravimetric Dilutions
- Instrument Loading and Analysis
- Calibration
- Verification
- Communication
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Detail oriented
Affiliations
American Chemical Society - President of local collegiate association (2021-2022), current member.
Timeline
Pathology Lab Assistant
Georgia Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center
07.2024 - Current
Laboratory Technician III
Green Analytics
03.2023 - 04.2024
Chemical Preparator
Georgia Southern University
01.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelors Of Science - Chemistry
Georgia Southern University